by I. Edwards Sprout Organics has widened its recall of 3.5-ounce Sweet Potato, Apple & Spinach pouches because some lots may contain elevated levels of lead. The U.S. Food and…
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mRNA vaccine shows promise for treating age-related macular degeneration
Researchers at Science Tokyo developed an mRNA vaccine that suppressed abnormal retinal blood vessel growth in mouse models. The vaccine can be administered intramuscularly and showed effectiveness comparable to current…
Thinking outside the box to fabricate customized 3D neural chips
Credit: KAIST Cultured neural tissues have been widely used as a simplified experimental model for brain research. However, existing devices for growing and recording neural tissues, which are manufactured using…
‘Kissing bug’ disease is now endemic in the South
Chagas disease, also known as “kissing bug disease,” is now considered endemic in the United States, with the insects that transmit it established in 32 states, according to a new…
What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research
Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen – often sold under the brand name Tylenol in the U.S. – during pregnancy and development…
International health care workers report on war-related injuries among civilians in Gaza
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A British-led study published in The BMJ provides detailed data on the pattern and severity of traumatic injuries and medical conditions seen by international health care…
5,000-year-old Dolmen complex discovered in Teba
Archaeologists from the University of Cádiz have discovered a monumental dolmen complex dating back more than 5,000-years-ago in the Spanish town of Teba in Malaga. Located in the La Lentejuela…
Prozac May Rewire the Brain by Loosening Rigid Neural Circuits
Summary: A new study shows that fluoxetine, better known as Prozac, does more than increase serotonin—it changes how brain cells handle energy and rebuild connections. After two weeks of treatment,…
Machine learning and cell imaging combine to predict effectiveness of multiple sclerosis medication
CD8+ T cells from non-responder patients are resistant to natalizumab inhibition of cell spreading in an actin polymerization-dependent manner. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-60224-3 Brazilian researchers, in partnership with…
Postpartum Depression and Psychosis Risks Surge After Childbirth
Summary: A large Swedish study of 1.8 million pregnancies found that mental ill health around pregnancy has risen in recent years, with risks spiking after childbirth. While depression and psychosis…
